Asian Mixed, Nikkei edges higher

Asian markets were trading mixed, European Uninon agreement to pay 85 billion Euros ($112 Billion) in bailout package to Ireland bolstered sentiment, tensions in South Korea continue to weigh.

The Japan's Nikkei Stock Average was up 0.3% on back of gains in exporter shares as Yen Softened. China's Shanghai Composite fell 0.8%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 0.2% and South Korea's Seoul Composite and Straight times was off 0.2% in early trades.  Banks and financial shares were leading the losses in Asia.

Taiwan Weighted    gained 0.5% and SGX Nifty was trading flat.